- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Las Vegas, NV
Sierra Vista Hs
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320006000539
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista Hs earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #42 of 43
- high schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista Hs has class sizes larger than 89% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Hs ranks #42 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+151 students YoY
Sierra Vista Hs grew from 2,998 students in 2022-23 to 3,149 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 130.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+151 students YoY 320006000539 · Las Vegas, NV High · LARGE · TRAD
3,255 enr · 27.1:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Sierra Vista Hs grew from 2,998 students in 2022-23 to 3,149 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 130.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- This school
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- Coronado Hs
Coronado Hs
3,147 students
What this shows Sierra Vista Hs reports 3,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista Hs compares
Sierra Vista Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,255 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,255
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Nevada - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 374 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 21.5%
African American 17.1%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 11.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 29.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.7, Sierra Vista Hs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Adult Education Programs
Alternative education program
4,559 students
Desert Oasis Hs
Standard public school
3,300 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Arbor View Hs
Standard public school
3,069 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Desert Pines Hs
Standard public school
3,011 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Hs
Standard public school
2,961 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Palo Verde Hs
Standard public school
2,938 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista Hs
How many students attend Sierra Vista Hs?
Sierra Vista Hs has 3,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 2,998 (2022-23) → 3,149 (2023-24), up 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista Hs is 27.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Vista Hs?
98.6% of students at Sierra Vista Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista Hs?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 29.2% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista Hs?
Sierra Vista Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sierra Vista Hs rank among high schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista Hs ranks #42 of 43 high schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Sierra Vista Hs, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.